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- Page 1 User Manual: TT8540PB001MAN Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS Mobile Location Unit Users’ Manual Release 1.00a Confidential and Proprietary Information – © 2005 Skypatrol, LLC. Do not duplicate without express permission from Skypatrol, LLC.
- Page 2 All specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Skypatrol, LLC. Skypatrol, LLC. will not be responsible for any loss or damages incurred related to the use of information contained in this document.
- Page 3 Regulatory Compliance FCC The EVOLUTION has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 4: Warranty Information
Software for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of valid activation. SKYPATROL does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be error-free or uninterrupted or that the Software functions will meet your requirements or that all defects in the Software will be corrected. - Page 5 Product reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability set forth below. The agents, employees, distributors and dealers of SKYPATROL are not authorized to make modifications to the Limited Warranties set forth herein, or make additional warranties binding on SKYPATROL.
- Page 6 Revision History Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual TT8540PB001MAN Date Author Description L. Quiñones Initial Release AUGUST 31, 2005 1.00A • • • • • •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents INTRODUCTION..............................1 GSM/GPRS EVOLUTION ....................1 BOUT THE ........................... 1 BOUT ANUAL ........................1 ONTENTS OF ASIC ACKAGE ........................... 1 VAILABLE CCESSORIES ..........................1 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS EVOLUTION F ...................... 2 RONT AND ......................... 3 RODUCT PECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION ..............................5 .......................... -
Page 8: Introduction
AVL solution with Input/Output (I/O), six selectable National Maritime Electronics Association (NMEA) GPS data format, Trimble ASCII Interface Protocol (TAIP) GPS data format, and Skypatrol’ own proprietary Binary GPS data format. The EVOLUTION is designed to work in a stand-alone device in an automobile. Skypatrol’... -
Page 9: Evolution Front And Back View
Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual 1.7 EVOLUTION Front and Back View Figure 1 - Skypatrol EVOLUTION Front View Figure 2 - Skypatrol EVOLUTION Back View TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 2 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC. -
Page 10: Product Specifications
Idle GPS Functionality Part Number • SMA Antenna Connector for GPS TT8540 850/900/1800/1900 • Supports 3.3V Active Antenna • GPS Protocols: NMEA, TAIP, Skypatrol binary • Stored GPS Messages Feature TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 3 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC. - Page 11 Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 4 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC.
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Page 12: Installation
Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual Installation Instructions provided in this section describe the hardware installation of the EVOLUTION device. To install the EVOLUTION in a vehicle, follow these steps: • Choose a convenient location in the vehicle – either in the trunk or interior of a vehicle. Avoid locations that might expose the device to excessive heat or moisture. -
Page 13: Figure 3 - Mounting Dimensions Of The Evolution (Shown With Mounting Plate)
Figure 5 - EVOLUTION Mounting Bracket (separated). The mounting bracket must be separated in order to affix it to the EVOLUTION. The two pieces will easily slide into the grooves on the modem. -
Page 14: Evolution Mounting Bracket ( Separated )
Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual Figure 5 - EVOLUTION Mounting Bracket (separated) Figure 6 - EVOLUTION Bracket Installation TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 7 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC. -
Page 15: Installing Cables
Figure 7 - EVOLUTION Bracket Installation 2.2 Installing Cables During installation, the following precautions will help ensure proper operation of the EVOLUTION • Remove power from the EVOLUTION. • Do not create loops, sharp bends or crimps in the cables •... -
Page 16: Pin Connector
User Manual 2.2.1 12 pin Connector The user can purchase the optional 12-pin external I/O connector for the Skypatrol EVOLUTION that can be used to interface with other devices. Skypatrol can provide an optional cable (P/N CBL027) and connector (P/N CBL028). The user also has the option of building his/her own cable. Table 1 describes the pin functionality for this 12 pin I/O connector. -
Page 17: Pin Rs232 Serial Connector
2.2.2 3 – Pin RS232 Serial Connector The EVOLUTION provides a 3-pin RS232 serial connector to interface with a computing device. The 3-pin Serial Connector consists of ground, in and out pins. See Figure 9 - 12-Pin Connection. Figure 9 - 12-Pin Connection TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) -
Page 18: Installing Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card
See Figure 10 - Inserting a SIM below. The SIM card is not provided with the EVOLUTION device. The SIM must be obtained from the GSM/GPRS service provider and must be provisioned by the operator for data Note: and/or voice. -
Page 19: Connecting A Microphone/Speaker
The only way of connecting the microphone/speaker is via pins 3 - 6 of the 12-pin connector. Please follow the specifications as listed in the table below. Skypatrol is not liable for damage to the EVOLUTION caused due to user error. -
Page 20: Connecting Gsm/Gprs Modem Antenna
Ohms. The VSWR must be less than 2.0:1. System antenna gain should be 0 – 2 dB for optimum performance. The antenna connector on the GSM/GPRS EVOLUTION model is a TNC female connector. The antenna has to be connected to the connector labeled “ MODEM ANT”... -
Page 21: Connecting Gps Antenna
DC block installed in order to prevent shortening to ground. GPS antenna connector on the EVOLUTION model is a SMA female connector. The GPS antenna must be placed in an area where it can have direct view of the sky. -
Page 22: Connecting The Power Source
Table 4 - GPRS Operating Power • EVOLUTION Always ON Connect the power and ground wires of the EVOLUTION to the battery leads. The EVOLUTION will always remain ON as long as the battery lasts. The EVOLUTION will be non-operational when the input voltage and current requirements are not met (battery drains). -
Page 23: Led Operation
Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual Connect the ignition wire of the EVOLUTION to an auxiliary power source, i.e. ignition. Device enters low power mode when ignition line goes low. This feature has to be enabled via the software configuration (see AT$PWRSAV command for more details). -
Page 24: Appendix 1 - Cable Wiring Diagrams
Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual Appendix 1 – Cable Wiring Diagrams Figure 13 – Wiring for Power Only Figure 14 – Wire for Programming Cable TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 17 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC. - Page 25 Skypatrol Evolution GSM/GPRS MLU User Manual End of Document TT8540PB001MAN (1.00a) Page 18 of 25 Copyright 2005, Skypatrol, LLC.
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